Gay Pride parades from around the world

Countries across the globe showed their support for the LGBT community

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Toronto, Ontario

A participant with a rainbow mask sits on the back of a float during the WorldPride Parade in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June 29, 2014. WorldPride is an event that promotes lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT pride) issues on an international level through parades, festivals and other cultural activities. 2014 host Toronto is the first WorldPride celebration ever held in North America, and the 4th such festival in the world. AFP PHOTO / Geoff ROBINSGEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images less

Toronto, Ontario

A participant with a rainbow mask sits on the back of a float during the WorldPride Parade in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June 29, 2014. WorldPride is an event that promotes lesbian, gay, ... more

Spectators watch from windows the WorldPride 2014 Parade in Toronto, Canada, June 29, 2014. WorldPride is an event that promotes lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT pride) issues on an international level through parades, festivals and other cultural activities. 2014 host Toronto is the first WorldPride celebration ever held in North America, and the 4th such festival in the world. AFP PHOTO / Geoff ROBINSGEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images

While Chris Sierra, left, looks on, Benjamin Gonzalez-Bierman has his body painted before the start of the Gay Pride parade in New York, Sunday, June 29, 2014. Fifth Avenue became one big rainbow on Sunday, as thousands of participants waving multicolored flags made their way down the street for New York City's annual Gay Pride march. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) ORG XMIT: NYSW101 less

New York City

While Chris Sierra, left, looks on, Benjamin Gonzalez-Bierman has his body painted before the start of the Gay Pride parade in New York, Sunday, June 29, 2014. Fifth Avenue became one big rainbow ... more

Photo: Seth Wenig

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New York City

Participants in the Gay Pride Parade prepare to march in New York, Sunday, June 29, 2014. Fifth Avenue became one big rainbow on Sunday, as thousands of participants waving multicolored flags made their way down the street for New York City's annual Gay Pride march. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) ORG XMIT: NYSW102 less

New York City

Participants in the Gay Pride Parade prepare to march in New York, Sunday, June 29, 2014. Fifth Avenue became one big rainbow on Sunday, as thousands of participants waving multicolored flags made ... more

Photo: Seth Wenig

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New York City

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, center, marches in the Gay Pride Parade in New York, Sunday, June 29, 2014. Fifth Avenue became one big rainbow on Sunday, as thousands of participants waving multicolored flags made their way down the street for New York City's annual Gay Pride march. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) ORG XMIT: NYSW104 less

New York City

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, center, marches in the Gay Pride Parade in New York, Sunday, June 29, 2014. Fifth Avenue became one big rainbow on Sunday, as thousands of participants waving ... more

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New York City

People on a float dance and wave flags during the Gay Pride Parade in New York, Sunday, June 29, 2014. Fifth Avenue became one big rainbow on Sunday, as thousands of participants waving multicolored flags made their way down the street for New York City's annual Gay Pride march. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) ORG XMIT: NYSW112 less

New York City

People on a float dance and wave flags during the Gay Pride Parade in New York, Sunday, June 29, 2014. Fifth Avenue became one big rainbow on Sunday, as thousands of participants waving ... more

Photo: Seth Wenig

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Performers like the drag queen extravaganza Cockatelia played to an enthusiastic crowd after the parade. The annual Gay Pride parade on Market Street was held in San Francisco, Calif. Sunday June 29, 2014 and the theme was "Color Our World With Pride." less

San Francisco

Performers like the drag queen extravaganza Cockatelia played to an enthusiastic crowd after the parade. The annual Gay Pride parade on Market Street was held in San Francisco, Calif. Sunday June ... more

People moved to the music all around City Hall after the parade. The annual Gay Pride parade on Market Street was held in San Francisco, Calif. Sunday June 29, 2014 and the theme was "Color Our World With Pride." less

San Francisco

People moved to the music all around City Hall after the parade. The annual Gay Pride parade on Market Street was held in San Francisco, Calif. Sunday June 29, 2014 and the theme was "Color Our ... more

Photo: Brant Ward, San Francisco Chronicle

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San Francisco

Sarah Rabin, top, and Natasha Johnson of Palo Alto make a heart with their hands while hanging out at Civic Center Plaza at the 44th annual San Francisco Gay Pride Parade in San Francisco, Calif. on Sunday, June 29, 2014. less

San Francisco

Sarah Rabin, top, and Natasha Johnson of Palo Alto make a heart with their hands while hanging out at Civic Center Plaza at the 44th annual San Francisco Gay Pride Parade in San Francisco, Calif. ... more

Many danced to the music at the various stages around City Hall after the parade. The annual Gay Pride parade on Market Street was held in San Francisco, Calif. Sunday June 29, 2014 and the theme was "Color Our World With Pride." less

San Francisco

Many danced to the music at the various stages around City Hall after the parade. The annual Gay Pride parade on Market Street was held in San Francisco, Calif. Sunday June 29, 2014 and the theme ... more

Photo: Brant Ward, San Francisco Chronicle

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Barcelona, Spain

A reveler reacts during the annual Gay Pride march in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, June 28, 2014. Around the globe, LGBT Pride Month has been marked with parades and marches, festivals and dances. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti) less

Barcelona, Spain

A reveler reacts during the annual Gay Pride march in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, June 28, 2014. Around the globe, LGBT Pride Month has been marked with parades and marches, festivals and ... more

Partygoers dance it up near the Wild 94.9 booth along Polk Street near McAllister at the 44th annual San Francisco Gay Pride Parade in San Francisco, Calif. on Sunday, June 29, 2014.

San Francisco

Partygoers dance it up near the Wild 94.9 booth along Polk Street near McAllister at the 44th annual San Francisco Gay Pride Parade in San Francisco, Calif. on Sunday, June 29, 2014.

Photo: Kevin N. Hume, The Chronicle

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New York City

People celebrate as floats pass by during the Gay Pride Parade in New York, Sunday, June 29, 2014. Fifth Avenue became one big rainbow on Sunday, as thousands of participants waving multicolored flags made their way down the street for New York City's annual Gay Pride march. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) ORG XMIT: NYSW109 less

New York City

People celebrate as floats pass by during the Gay Pride Parade in New York, Sunday, June 29, 2014. Fifth Avenue became one big rainbow on Sunday, as thousands of participants waving multicolored ... more

Photo: Seth Wenig

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New York City

Kent Chua poses for pictures at the start of the Gay Pride Parade in New York, Sunday, June 29, 2014. Fifth Avenue became one big rainbow on Sunday, as thousands of participants waving multicolored flags made their way down the street for New York City's annual Gay Pride march. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) ORG XMIT: NYSW103 less

New York City

Kent Chua poses for pictures at the start of the Gay Pride Parade in New York, Sunday, June 29, 2014. Fifth Avenue became one big rainbow on Sunday, as thousands of participants waving multicolored ... more

Photo: Seth Wenig

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New York City

Children blow bubbles as they pass by on a float in the Gay Pride Parade in New York, Sunday, June 29, 2014. Fifth Avenue became one big rainbow on Sunday, as thousands of participants waving multicolored flags made their way down the street for New York City's annual Gay Pride march. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) ORG XMIT: NYSW110 less

New York City

Children blow bubbles as they pass by on a float in the Gay Pride Parade in New York, Sunday, June 29, 2014. Fifth Avenue became one big rainbow on Sunday, as thousands of participants waving ... more

Photo: Seth Wenig

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New York City

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo marches in the Gay Pride Parade in New York, Sunday, June 29, 2014. Fifth Avenue became one big rainbow on Sunday, as thousands of participants waving multicolored flags made their way down the street for New York City's annual Gay Pride march. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) ORG XMIT: NYSW105 less

New York City

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo marches in the Gay Pride Parade in New York, Sunday, June 29, 2014. Fifth Avenue became one big rainbow on Sunday, as thousands of participants waving multicolored flags ... more

Photo: Seth Wenig

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Berlin, GermanyA young man with horned headdress participates in the annual Christopher Street Day parade on Kurfuerstendamm avenue on Saturday, June 21, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. This year the annual gay and lesbian pride fest was divided into three different parades due to quarrels over the political aims of the event. Berlin, known as a tolerant and open city, has a very active gay community. less

Berlin, Germany
A young man with horned headdress participates in the annual Christopher Street Day parade on Kurfuerstendamm avenue on Saturday, June 21, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. This year the annual gay and ... more

Berlin, GermanyTwo men have their beard painted as they attend the Christopher Street Day (CSD) gay pride parade in front of Berlin's Memorial Church (Gedaechtniskirche) in Berlin, Germany on Saturday, June 21, 2014. less

Berlin, Germany
Two men have their beard painted as they attend the Christopher Street Day (CSD) gay pride parade in front of Berlin's Memorial Church (Gedaechtniskirche) in Berlin, Germany on Saturday, June 21, ... more

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Berlin, GermanyA man has his beard painted in green as he attends the Christopher Street Day (CSD) gay pride parade in front of Berlin's Memorial Church (Gedaechtniskirche) in Berlin, Germany on Saturday, June 21, 2014. less

Berlin, Germany
A man has his beard painted in green as he attends the Christopher Street Day (CSD) gay pride parade in front of Berlin's Memorial Church (Gedaechtniskirche) in Berlin, Germany on Saturday, June ... more

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Berlin, GermanyMen in drag participate in the annual Christopher Street Day parade on Kurfuerstendamm avenue on Saturday, June 21, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. This year the annual gay and lesbian pride fest was divided into three different parades due to quarrels over the political aims of the event. Berlin, known as a tolerant and open city, has a very active gay community. less

Berlin, Germany
Men in drag participate in the annual Christopher Street Day parade on Kurfuerstendamm avenue on Saturday, June 21, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. This year the annual gay and lesbian pride fest was ... more

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Berlin, GermanyPeople on a Staue of Liberty-themed float participate in the annual Christopher Street Day parade on Kurfuerstendamm avenue on Saturday, June 21, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. This year the annual gay and lesbian pride fest was divided into three different parades due to quarrels over the political aims of the event. Berlin, known as a tolerant and open city, has a very active gay community. less

Berlin, Germany
People on a Staue of Liberty-themed float participate in the annual Christopher Street Day parade on Kurfuerstendamm avenue on Saturday, June 21, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. This year the annual gay ... more

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Berlin, GermanyA man on a bicycle participates in the annual Christopher Street Day parade on Kurfuerstendamm avenue on Saturday, June 21, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. This year the annual gay and lesbian pride fest was divided into three different parades due to quarrels over the political aims of the event. Berlin, known as a tolerant and open city, has a very active gay community. less

Berlin, Germany
A man on a bicycle participates in the annual Christopher Street Day parade on Kurfuerstendamm avenue on Saturday, June 21, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. This year the annual gay and lesbian pride ... more

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Berlin, GermanyA man with elaborate headdress participates in the annual Christopher Street Day parade on Kurfuerstendamm avenue on Saturday, June 21, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. This year the annual gay and lesbian pride fest was divided into three different parades due to quarrels over the political aims of the event. Berlin, known as a tolerant and open city, has a very active gay community. less

Berlin, Germany
A man with elaborate headdress participates in the annual Christopher Street Day parade on Kurfuerstendamm avenue on Saturday, June 21, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. This year the annual gay and ... more

Berlin, GermanyMembers of the Seattle Men's Chrous of the USA participate in the annual Christopher Street Day parade on Kurfuerstendamm avenue on Saturday, June 21, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. This year the annual gay and lesbian pride fest was divided into three different parades due to quarrels over the political aims of the event. Berlin, known as a tolerant and open city, has a very active gay community. less

Berlin, Germany
Members of the Seattle Men's Chrous of the USA participate in the annual Christopher Street Day parade on Kurfuerstendamm avenue on Saturday, June 21, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. This year the ... more

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Berlin, GermanyPeople participate in the annual Christopher Street Day parade on Kurfuerstendamm avenue on Saturday, June 21, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. This year the annual gay and lesbian pride fest was divided into three different parades due to quarrels over the political aims of the event. Berlin, known as a tolerant and open city, has a very active gay community. less

Berlin, Germany
People participate in the annual Christopher Street Day parade on Kurfuerstendamm avenue on Saturday, June 21, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. This year the annual gay and lesbian pride fest was divided ... more

Berlin, GermanyA participant dressed up as a drag queen that wears a costume with a make-up table attends the Christopher Street Day (CSD) gay pride parade in Berlin, Germany on Saturday, June 21, 2014.

Berlin, Germany
A participant dressed up as a drag queen that wears a costume with a make-up table attends the Christopher Street Day (CSD) gay pride parade in Berlin, Germany on Saturday, June 21, 2014.

Berlin, GermanyParticipants wear hats featuring Russian church domes and throw confettis during the Christopher Street Day (CSD) gay pride parade in front of Berlin's Memorial Church (Gedaechtniskirche) in Berlin, Germany on Saturday, June 21, 2014. less

Berlin, Germany
Participants wear hats featuring Russian church domes and throw confettis during the Christopher Street Day (CSD) gay pride parade in front of Berlin's Memorial Church (Gedaechtniskirche) in ... more

Berlin, GermanyA participant pushes a woman in a cage as they take part in the new German Christopher Street Day CSD league gay pride parade in Berlin, Germany on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Since 35 years, the parade winds through Berlin, but this time it is divided into two pageants - the original demo and the parade of a newly formed Action Alliance. less

Berlin, Germany
A participant pushes a woman in a cage as they take part in the new German Christopher Street Day CSD league gay pride parade in Berlin, Germany on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Since 35 years, the ... more

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Berlin, GermanyParticipants wear hats featuring Russian church domes during the Christopher Street Day (CSD) gay pride parade in front of Berlin's Memorial Church (Gedaechtniskirche) in Berlin, Germany on Saturday, June 21, 2014. less

Berlin, Germany
Participants wear hats featuring Russian church domes during the Christopher Street Day (CSD) gay pride parade in front of Berlin's Memorial Church (Gedaechtniskirche) in Berlin, Germany on ... more

Berlin, GermanyParticipants wear hats featuring Russian church domes and hold a banner displaying a portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin reading: 'I'm unter cover! And I love it!' during the Christopher Street Day (CSD) gay pride parade in front of Berlin's Memorial Church (Gedaechtniskirche) in Berlin, Germany on Saturday, June 21, 2014. less

Berlin, Germany
Participants wear hats featuring Russian church domes and hold a banner displaying a portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin reading: 'I'm unter cover! And I love it!' during the Christopher ... more

Berlin, GermanyParticipants holds a banner displaying a portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin reading: 'I'm unter cover! And I love it!' during the Christopher Street Day (CSD) gay pride parade in front of Berlin's Memorial Church (Gedaechtniskirche) in Berlin, Germany on June 21, 2014. less

Berlin, Germany
Participants holds a banner displaying a portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin reading: 'I'm unter cover! And I love it!' during the Christopher Street Day (CSD) gay pride parade in front ... more

Berlin, GermanyDrag Queens wave different national flags during the Christopher Street Day (CSD) gay pride parade in front of Berlin's Memorial Church (Gedaechtniskirche) in Berlin, Germany on Saturday, June 21, 2014. less

Berlin, Germany
Drag Queens wave different national flags during the Christopher Street Day (CSD) gay pride parade in front of Berlin's Memorial Church (Gedaechtniskirche) in Berlin, Germany on Saturday, June ... more

Berlin, GermanyParticipants wear hats featuring Russian church domes during the Christopher Street Day (CSD) gay pride parade in front of Berlin's Memorial Church (Gedaechtniskirche) in Berlin, Germany on Saturday, June 21, 2014. less

Berlin, Germany
Participants wear hats featuring Russian church domes during the Christopher Street Day (CSD) gay pride parade in front of Berlin's Memorial Church (Gedaechtniskirche) in Berlin, Germany on ... more

Berlin, GermanyBystanders take pictures as a participant of the Christopher Street Day (CSD) gay pride parade throws confetti onto a man with a muzzle in Berlin, Germany on Saturday, June 21, 2014.

Berlin, Germany
Bystanders take pictures as a participant of the Christopher Street Day (CSD) gay pride parade throws confetti onto a man with a muzzle in Berlin, Germany on Saturday, June 21, 2014.

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Berlin, GermanyA participant of the Christopher Street Day (CSD) gay pride parade waves in front of the Memorial Church (Gedaechtniskirche) in Berlin, Germany on Saturday, June 21, 2014.

Berlin, Germany
A participant of the Christopher Street Day (CSD) gay pride parade waves in front of the Memorial Church (Gedaechtniskirche) in Berlin, Germany on Saturday, June 21, 2014.

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Berlin, GermanyA drag queen that wears a costume with a make-up table attends the Christopher Street Day (CSD) gay pride parade in front of the Memorial Church (Gedaechtniskirche) in Berlin, Germany on Saturday, June 21, 2014. less

Berlin, Germany
A drag queen that wears a costume with a make-up table attends the Christopher Street Day (CSD) gay pride parade in front of the Memorial Church (Gedaechtniskirche) in Berlin, Germany on ... more

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Lisbon, PortugalA woman drapped in a flag watches as giant rainbow flag passes during the Gay Pride Parade in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday, June 21, 2014.

Lisbon, Portugal
A woman drapped in a flag watches as giant rainbow flag passes during the Gay Pride Parade in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday, June 21, 2014.

Lisbon, PortugalMembers of the Portuguese Left Block wave rainbow flags as they take part in the Gay Pride parade celebration in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday, June 21, 2014.

Lisbon, Portugal
Members of the Portuguese Left Block wave rainbow flags as they take part in the Gay Pride parade celebration in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday, June 21, 2014.

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Thessaloniki, GreeceGay activists take part in a parade, in Thessaloniki, Greece on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Gay activists in Thessaloniki have organized the 3rd Thessaloniki Pride festival, a 2-day event that included a march around the center of this northern Greek city and will culminate in an open-air concert Saturday night. The organization of the event drew heavy criticism from conservative circles and there was a protest march against "the sodomites" on Friday. less

Thessaloniki, Greece
Gay activists take part in a parade, in Thessaloniki, Greece on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Gay activists in Thessaloniki have organized the 3rd Thessaloniki Pride festival, a 2-day event that ... more

Photo: Nikolas Giakoumidis, Associated Press

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Thessaloniki, GreeceGay activists take part in a parade, in Thessaloniki, Greece on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Gay activists in Thessaloniki have organized the 3rd Thessaloniki Pride festival, a 2-day event that included a march around the center of this northern Greek city and will culminate in an open-air concert Saturday night. The organization of the event drew heavy criticism from conservative circles and there was a protest march against "the sodomites" on Friday. less

Thessaloniki, Greece
Gay activists take part in a parade, in Thessaloniki, Greece on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Gay activists in Thessaloniki have organized the 3rd Thessaloniki Pride festival, a 2-day event that ... more

Photo: Nikolas Giakoumidis, Associated Press

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Thessaloniki, GreeceGay activists take part in a parade, in Thessaloniki, Greece on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Gay activists in Thessaloniki have organized the 3rd Thessaloniki Pride festival, a 2-day event that included a march around the center of this northern Greek city and will culminate in an open-air concert Saturday night. The organization of the event drew heavy criticism from conservative circles and there was a protest march against "the sodomites" on Friday. less

Thessaloniki, Greece
Gay activists take part in a parade, in Thessaloniki, Greece on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Gay activists in Thessaloniki have organized the 3rd Thessaloniki Pride festival, a 2-day event that ... more

Photo: Nikolas Giakoumidis, Associated Press

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Thessaloniki, GreeceGay activists take part in a parade, in Thessaloniki, Greece on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Gay activists in Thessaloniki have organized the 3rd Thessaloniki Pride festival, a 2-day event that included a march around the center of this northern Greek city and will culminate in an open-air concert Saturday night. The organization of the event drew heavy criticism from conservative circles and there was a protest march against "the sodomites" on Friday. less

Thessaloniki, Greece
Gay activists take part in a parade, in Thessaloniki, Greece on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Gay activists in Thessaloniki have organized the 3rd Thessaloniki Pride festival, a 2-day event that ... more

Photo: Nikolas Giakoumidis, Associated Press

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Thessaloniki, GreeceGay activists take part in a parade, in Thessaloniki, Greece on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Gay activists in Thessaloniki have organized the 3rd Thessaloniki Pride festival, a 2-day event that included a march around the center of this northern Greek city and will culminate in an open-air concert Saturday night. The organization of the event drew heavy criticism from conservative circles and there was a protest march against "the sodomites" on Friday. less

Thessaloniki, Greece
Gay activists take part in a parade, in Thessaloniki, Greece on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Gay activists in Thessaloniki have organized the 3rd Thessaloniki Pride festival, a 2-day event that ... more

Photo: Nikolas Giakoumidis, Associated Press

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Thessaloniki, GreeceDiplomats take part in a parade, in Thessaloniki, Greece on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Gay activists in Thessaloniki have organized the 3rd Thessaloniki Pride festival, a 2-day event that included a march around the center of this northern Greek city and will culminate in an open-air concert Saturday night. The organization of the event drew heavy criticism from conservative circles and there was a protest march against "the sodomites" on Friday. less

Thessaloniki, Greece
Diplomats take part in a parade, in Thessaloniki, Greece on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Gay activists in Thessaloniki have organized the 3rd Thessaloniki Pride festival, a 2-day event that ... more

Photo: Nikolas Giakoumidis, Associated Press

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Istanbul, TurkeyPeople march during a gay parade on Istiklal Street, the main shopping corridor on Sunday, June 22, 2014 in Istanbul, Turkey during the Trans Pride Parade as part of the Trans Pride Week 2014, which is organized by Istanbul's 'Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transvestites and Transsexuals' (LGBTT) solidarity organization. less

Istanbul, Turkey
People march during a gay parade on Istiklal Street, the main shopping corridor on Sunday, June 22, 2014 in Istanbul, Turkey during the Trans Pride Parade as part of the Trans Pride Week 2014, ... more

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Istanbul, TurkeyPeople hold a giant rainbow flag during a gay parade on Istiklal Street, the main shopping corridor in Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday, June 22, 2014, during the Trans Pride Parade as part of the Trans Pride Week 2014, which is organized by Istanbul's 'Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transvestites and Transsexuals' (LGBTT) solidarity organization. less

Istanbul, Turkey
People hold a giant rainbow flag during a gay parade on Istiklal Street, the main shopping corridor in Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday, June 22, 2014, during the Trans Pride Parade as part of the ... more

Istanbul, TurkeyPeople kiss during a gay parade on Istiklal Street, the main shopping corridor in Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday, Sunday, June 22, 2014, during the Trans Pride Parade as part of the Trans Pride Week 2014, which is organized by Istanbul's 'Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transvestites and Transsexuals' (LGBTT) solidarity organization. less

Istanbul, Turkey
People kiss during a gay parade on Istiklal Street, the main shopping corridor in Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday, Sunday, June 22, 2014, during the Trans Pride Parade as part of the Trans Pride Week ... more

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Istanbul, TurkeyPeople march during a gay parade on Istiklal Street, the main shopping corridor in Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday, June 22, 2014, during the Trans Pride Parade as part of the Trans Pride Week 2014, which is organized by Istanbul's 'Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transvestites and Transsexuals' (LGBTT) solidarity organization. less

Istanbul, Turkey
People march during a gay parade on Istiklal Street, the main shopping corridor in Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday, June 22, 2014, during the Trans Pride Parade as part of the Trans Pride Week 2014, ... more

Photo: BULENT KILIC, AFP/Getty Images

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Istanbul, TurkeyPeople hold a giant rainbow flag during a gay parade on Istiklal Street, the main shopping corridor in Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday, June 22, 2014, during the Trans Pride Parade as part of the Trans Pride Week 2014, which is organized by Istanbul's 'Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transvestites and Transsexuals' (LGBTT) solidarity organization. less

Istanbul, Turkey
People hold a giant rainbow flag during a gay parade on Istiklal Street, the main shopping corridor in Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday, June 22, 2014, during the Trans Pride Parade as part of the ... more

Istanbul, TurkeyPeople hold a giant rainbow flag during a gay parade on Istiklal Street, the main shopping corridor on Sunday, June 22, 2014 in Istanbul, Turkey during the Trans Pride Parade as part of the Trans Pride Week 2014, which is organized by Istanbul's 'Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transvestites and Transsexuals' (LGBTT) solidarity organization. less

Istanbul, Turkey
People hold a giant rainbow flag during a gay parade on Istiklal Street, the main shopping corridor on Sunday, June 22, 2014 in Istanbul, Turkey during the Trans Pride Parade as part of the ... more

Istanbul, TurkeyPeople hold a giant rainbow flag during a gay parade on Istiklal Street, the main shopping corridor on Sunday, June 22, 2014 in Istanbul, Turkey during the Trans Pride Parade as part of the Trans Pride Week 2014, which is organized by Istanbul's 'Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transvestites and Transsexuals' (LGBTT) solidarity organization. less

Istanbul, Turkey
People hold a giant rainbow flag during a gay parade on Istiklal Street, the main shopping corridor on Sunday, June 22, 2014 in Istanbul, Turkey during the Trans Pride Parade as part of the ... more

Istanbul, TurkeyPeople hold a giant rainbow flag during a gay parade on Istiklal Street, the main shopping corridor on Sunday, June 22, 2014 in Istanbul, Turkey during the Trans Pride Parade as part of the Trans Pride Week 2014, which is organized by Istanbul's 'Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transvestites and Transsexuals' (LGBTT) solidarity organization. less

Istanbul, Turkey
People hold a giant rainbow flag during a gay parade on Istiklal Street, the main shopping corridor on Sunday, June 22, 2014 in Istanbul, Turkey during the Trans Pride Parade as part of the ... more

Portland, MaineU.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, a Democratic candidate for governor, speaks at a rally after the Portland Pride Parade, Saturday, June 21, 2014, in Portland, Maine. Gay rights activists around the country are eyeing the Maine's governor's race as a chance to make history. Michaud would become the first openly gay candidate to become governor if he unseats vulnerable Republican Gov. Paul LePage in November. less

Portland, Maine
U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, a Democratic candidate for governor, speaks at a rally after the Portland Pride Parade, Saturday, June 21, 2014, in Portland, Maine. Gay rights activists around the ... more

Portland, MaineU.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, a Democratic candidate for governor, shakes hands after the Portland Pride Parade, Saturday, June 21, 2014, in Portland, Maine. Gay rights activists around the country are eyeing the Maine's governor's race as a chance to make history. Michaud would become the first openly gay candidate to become governor if he unseats vulnerable Republican Gov. Paul LePage in November. less

Portland, Maine
U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, a Democratic candidate for governor, shakes hands after the Portland Pride Parade, Saturday, June 21, 2014, in Portland, Maine. Gay rights activists around the country are ... more

Portland, MaineU.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, a Democratic candidate for governor, greets spectators at the Portland Pride Parade, Saturday, June 21, 2014, in Portland, Maine. Gay rights activists around the country are eyeing the Maine's governor's race as a chance to make history. Michaud would become the first openly gay candidate to become governor if he unseats vulnerable Republican Gov. Paul LePage in November. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) less

Portland, Maine
U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, a Democratic candidate for governor, greets spectators at the Portland Pride Parade, Saturday, June 21, 2014, in Portland, Maine. Gay rights activists around the country ... more

Portland, MaineU.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, a Democratic candidate for governor marches in the Portland Pride Parade, Saturday, June 21, 2014, in Portland, Maine. Gay rights activists around the country are eyeing the Maine's governor's race as a chance to make history. Michaud would become the first openly gay candidate to become governor if he unseats vulnerable Republican Gov. Paul LePage in November. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) less

Portland, Maine
U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, a Democratic candidate for governor marches in the Portland Pride Parade, Saturday, June 21, 2014, in Portland, Maine. Gay rights activists around the country are eyeing ... more